Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has called for collective commitment and investment in ending the deadly Tuberculosis (TB) disease. Tinubu, the National and Global Stop TB Champion, made the call in her message on Monday, the occasion of 2025 TB Day, with the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.”
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United Kingdom (UK)-based Nigerian and Public Affairs commentator, Mr. Abanikanda Olumoro, has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a converted democrat who, despite his military background, allowed ruling and opposition governors as well as other elected officers to carry out their functions based on their ability and without interference. Olumoro said this in a statement, a copy of which was made available to newsmen on Monday, pointing out that Buhari, as elected president 30 years after leaving office as military head of state, refrained from interfering in the activities of the legislature and judiciary, based on his conviction that it…
In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, Nigeria, the resilience of individuals fasting during extreme heat is a testament to human perseverance. Among them is Hassan Adamu, a 46-year-old labourer who, despite observing Ramadan, was seen purchasing cold water. It was not to drink, but to pour over his head and body to cool down under the scorching sun. “The weather has been very hot and dehydrating, and coupled with the fact that the Ramadan fast is ongoing and I cannot drink water, I just had to look for an option to feel better while I work,” he explained. Driven by…
A fresh power outage has affected some embassies and several residential estates in Abuja due to a technical fault on the feeder supplying the affected areas.
Turkey’s authorities, faced with a mass opposition movement following the detention of the opposition mayor of Istanbul, have called for the closure of more than 700 accounts on X, the online platform said Sunday.
A urologist, Dr Sam Adegboye, has debunked claims that frequent sucking of women’s breasts reduces the risk of developing breast cancer.
The Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN) has urged global efforts to preserve glaciers, stressing their vital role in sustaining the world’s freshwater resources.
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned local farmers to adhere to the directives and predictions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) before the commencement of the 2025 planting season.
In Yoruba culture, being called an “Omo Ale” is one of the worst insults imaginable. It doesn’t just mean “bastard” in a biological sense — it’s a moral judgment. An Omo Ale is someone who has betrayed the values of honesty, integrity, and communal responsibility. On the other hand, an “Omo Oluaba” represents the ideal — a person of noble character who stands for what is right, even when it’s difficult. But in today’s Nigeria, these words have found their way into political conversations. Some people, especially supporters of President Bola Tinubu, use the term Omo Ale to describe anyone…
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano over alleged drug trafficking.